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12" l7s one amp or 2


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I have 2 12" kicker l7s dual 2 ohm models. The problem is I can't find an amp that's 0.5ohms stable so I have to wire them in series/parallel for a 2 ohm load. My question is wouldn't I get more out the subs if I just buy 2 amps that are 1 ohm stable and hook up each sub to its own amp?

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Yes

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Get a crescendo 2k and run at .5ohm

Or sundown 2k

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If you end up getting 2 amps you better have the tools available to gain match, i made that mistake and ended up strapping mine so i could get even power to each sub. I would take massive's advice and just snag up a 0.5 ohm stable 2k.

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Those subs won't like the extra power. If anything I would get a 1500 watt amp. A sundown 1500 will push is to its limits and maybe won't last long. I have owned the L7 and they are picky with their rating

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Look for a kicker 1500 that is rated at 2 ohms. I know they are still out there I think they are the zx line. Zx1500.1 and run it at 2 ohms.

For a person who is not experience I don't suggest wiring an amp under 1 ohm. Too many stuff can go wrong

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Those subs won't like the extra power. If anything I would get a 1500 watt amp. A sundown 1500 will push is to its limits and maybe won't last long. I have owned the L7 and they are picky with their rating

Head room is always better for a nice clean signal. If budget allows get a bigger amp then u need and keep gain lower for nice clean power.

c-pillar flat wall 157.11db on music

2 crossfire 8k

4 NSV3 18s

4 crescendo 10s

4 Rockford pro 6.5s

Quad excessive amperage 350alts

4 juicebox 3100s

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Yeah but how will he set the gains? We don't know his skill level and him asking this simple question shows its not much. Smaller amp will give him more room for error

His not going to hear any difference from 1500 to 2000 anyway and more watts only means more heat that can hurt the coils

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